Bedford Physical Education

News and Updates for anyone who studied Physical Education at Bedford.

Bedford Physical Training College was founded in 1903 by Margaret Stansfeld in Wylam Lodge, 37, Lansdowne Road. Miss Stansfeld chose to name the College Bedford Physical Training College reflecting both the title of the subject taught in school, and the location of the institution.
Since 1903 Teaching Training has continued in Bedford but under a variety of differently named intstitutions. From 1930 - 52 it was known as Bedford Physical Training College Limited, from 1952 - 76 Bedford College of Physical Education, it 1976 it became Bedford College of Higher Education. In 1994 it became part of De Montfort University until 2006 when it became the University of Bedfordshire. Physical Education remains an important part of the University and falls under the Faculty of Education and Sport.